This comprehensive 360 degree rotating Excavator beginner training course is designed for businesses seeking to train employees with little to no prior experience.

This program ensures your team gets the practical skills and theoretical understanding they need operate heavy excavators safely and efficiently, adhering to industry standards.

The training aligns with the standards set by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS), with successful completion resulting in the operator getting a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.

Certificate

Please note: A valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment test completed within the last two years is required for NPORS certification.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, operators will receive their CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, valid for two years. This certification demonstrates the holder’s capability to operate 360 degree excavators above 10 tonnes safely and effectively.

Trained Operator Card (RED)

• The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and able operators may hold a Trained Operator Card whilst being measured against national standards through an SVQ or NVQ.
• Once you’ve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it will last for 2 years. During these 2 years you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.

Competent Operator Card (BLUE)

• The Competent Operator Card tells the observer that the holder has demonstrated a level of health and safety awareness through the CITB Health, safety and environment test, underpinning knowledge previously through a CPCS theory test, operating ability previously through a CPCS practical test and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ or NVQ or employer confirmation of competence).